Police Officer On Trial For Teen's Death

James LaBoard charged in the death of Christopher Brown last June (Photo provided by Baltimore County Police)

17-year-old Christopher Brown died during the struggle with the off-duty officer (WBAL TV handout photo)

The trial is set to start Monday morning in Baltimore County for a police officer charged with manslaughter in the death of a Randallstown teenager last June. James LaBoard is charged with one count of manslaughter and one count of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Christopher Brown.

Prosecutors say that LaBoard chased and struggled with the 17-year-old after his Randallstown home was vandalized.

Police say the victim was part of a group of teens who were throwing rocks at LaBoard's home.

According to investigators LaBoard chased the teens and he got into a fight with Brown who he found hiding in the bushes.

The medical examiner ruled the death was the result of homicide from asphyxiation.

LaBoard is a nine year veteran of the department and has been suspended without pay since the indictment.